Alberta removes habitat protections for endangered greater sage grouse to support industrial development
Habitat protections for one of Canada's most imperiled animals have been quietly removed by the Alberta government.
Through amendments to the Public Lands Act in July, the province eliminated protections for greater sage grouse in designated protection and recovery zones.
That same month, helium extraction company Thor Resources had a site approved within the bird's habitat.
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